Diploma of Information Technology
The Diploma of Information Technology is intended to provide students with foundation knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of information technology and information system.
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Level of Study
Diploma
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Field Of Study
Information Technology
Intake Date
Actual Price
44000
Discounted Price
43,500
Campus Location
New South Wales
Course Description
The Diploma of Information Technology is intended to provide students with foundation knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of information technology and information system. The course focuses on preparing students for the challenges of entry level IT careers in the modern business environment. It aims to provide students with the decision-making and critical analysis skills required and apply their professional knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is a particular emphasis on the development of professional and personal skills to underpin success in their chosen career.
The Diploma of Information Technology can be taken as a stand-alone course of 6 core subjects and 2 electives (one is IT elective and another one can be IT/General elective) within 2 trimesters. Alternatively, the Diploma can be used as an entry point and direct entry pathway to the Bachelor of Information Technology.
What you'll learn?
1. Demonstrate current, comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge.
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- Introduction to the concepts, techniques and issues of ICT and its applications
- Capacity to make links between theory and practice and apply knowledge to real world problems
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- Communication skills for effective reading, writing, listening and presenting in varied modes and contexts and transferring knowledge and skills to others
- Critical thinking skills to analyse and synthesise information and evaluate approaches to new problems
- Problem solving ability utilising proficiency in numeracy, logic and data analysis
- Information and technological literacy for accessing, evaluating and using information resources
- Social interaction skills to work effectively in teams and exercise judgement
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- Show an understanding of the values of scholarly enquiry
- Show initiative through effective teamwork and self-directed learning
- Exercise judgement to identify, evaluate and implement solutions to new problems
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- Value ethical conduct and professionalism in work and civic life
- Respect diversity and social justice
- Appreciate the experiences and achievements of other cultures
Accreditation
Graduates of the Diploma of Information Technology are eligible to apply for admission into KOI’s Bachelor of Information Technology. Students progressing into these courses will be given a maximum of 8 credits for prior learning for studies completed within the Diploma of Information Technology. Graduates may use the Diploma to gain admission into many other bachelor level courses in Australia and overseas.
- Higher School Certificate or equivalent with 70% minimum (comparable to an ATAR of 70) or overseas equivalent.
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5, or equivalent